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Introduction

Nowadays, the issue of [topic] is a controversial one. Many people believe…

Arguments For

On the one hand, one might argue that… Also, because… For this reason…

Arguments Against

On the contrary, however, other people think… Furthermore, this is why…

Conclusion

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Legal Vocabulary

Italian Translations

  • behind bars: dietro le sbarre
  • breed (v): razza
  • bypass: eludere
  • cell: cella
  • charge with: addossare
  • comply: soddisfare,
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Legal Aspects of Physical Integrity and Deprivation of Liberty

Item 35: Physical and Moral Integrity

It is recognized in Article 15 of the EC, together with the right to life. It is a regional law that protects the inviolability of the person not only against attacks aimed at damaging their body or spirit, but also against all kinds of intervention in such property that lacks the owner’s consent.

Requirements for Intervention Without Consent

  • Physical inspection of records: These do not affect physical integrity.
  • Body interventions: Removing an internal or external
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Absolute vs. Relative Theories of Punishment: A Comparative Analysis

Absolute Theories of Punishment

Absolute theories focus on the penalty itself, rather than its aims. This model of justice, being absolute, does not consider the specific characteristics of each case. It upholds strict justice, hence its name.

Background

Religious Perspective

For example, the Bible mentions “an eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.” Some interpretations of Islamic law prescribe cutting off a hand in the event of theft.

There is a perceived unity between crime and sin on one hand, and grief

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Understanding the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) establishes the framework for apprehending criminals, investigating criminal cases, conducting trials in criminal courts, and imposing appropriate punishments on guilty individuals. It serves as an adjective law, but also encompasses substantive provisions (e.g., Chapters VIII, IX, X, and XI). Its primary objective is to provide a mechanism for determining guilt and administering punishment to offenders under substantive criminal

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Criminal Law: Defences, Mens Rea, and Case Analysis

NCRMD: Defence of Mental Disorder

The defence of mental disorder (NCRMD) applies to an accused who commits criminal acts but cannot be found criminally responsible because their mental processes were impaired. This means they are incapable of appreciating the nature and quality of a criminal act or omission, or of knowing that it is legally and morally wrong.

That said, the mere presence of a mental disorder does not determine the defence applicable. In establishing if the accused is not criminally

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Criminal Law vs. Criminology: Concepts and Applications

Lesson 1: Concept of Criminal Law vs. Criminology

Criminal Law: A set of rules that regulate certain conduct as a crime by applying a legal consequence.

  • Concept: A set of rules that regulate certain conduct as a crime by applying a legal consequence.
  • Method: Abstract. Inductive method of science policy.
  • Object of study: Crime. The crime is understood as the violation of a penal norm. The existence of the crime is valued in the Penal Code.
  • Offenders: The only interest shown to the particular offender
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